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Fort Benton, MT (59442): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 257 GWIC records · Chouteau County

31 ftmedian well depth
24 ft–51 fttypical depth range
18 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (134 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Fort Benton (59442), Montana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Fort Benton (59442) is 31 ft, based on 239 wells with recorded depths in the state GWIC database. Half fall between 24 ft and 51 ft; 90% are shallower than 102 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Fort Benton (59442)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 31 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $775–$2,015; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,860–$3,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Fort Benton (59442)?

The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 13 ft–29 ft), from 183 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 172 50–100 ft 40 100–150 ft 9 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 4 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 9
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Method: medians computed from GWIC records (site type WELL, non-abandoned; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.